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    Any body use a toaster oven to make a Gun Oven?

    I'm gonna start a project (DIY Gun Oven), and was wondering if any one has stripped down and used a simple Toaster oven for the heater and fan. Criagslist has them for around 10-20bucks I Saw a couple guys on the hide using hot plates and dual hot plates, seemed to be simple. I'm planning on...
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    338 LM Hornady Gauge Dimensions

    Can anyone help out? I looking for the Dimensions of a 338LM headspace gauge and the bullet comparator....I Don't think Hornady Makes the Headspace gauge for this round. Not sure if the bullet comparartor for checking a 338LM is .338.....my other ones dont match up so I'm thinking its some...
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    Question on Barrel Burning Catridges

    So I'm wondering what makes a barrel burner cartridge? For an example the 6.5 wsm everyone says is a Barrel burner, gets maybe 500rounds, before you lose accuracy...most of the time these guys are pushin fast bullets around 3300-3400..... So would you gain barrel life by slowing down the bullet...
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    Gunsmithing Should the recoil lug be to the front or back of the removed recoil lug area?

    The stock I have has a larger recoil lug opening than my Badger recoil lug is....so there is little wiggle room in Front/Back, Both sides, and the bottom...should the recoil be pushed to the front of the lug area or tight to the face of the Alum bedding Block? or does it matter...i was reading...
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    Light Weight Hunter Build

    Getting close to finishing my lightweight hunting rifle in Rem 700 6.5/270wsm and I figure I would update..should have some photos in a week or so Rem 700 SA Trued Action only .872lbs Rem 700 Stock Mag Bolt, w/Bolt Knob .734lbs Trigger...
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    Chrome Moly Steel or Stainless steel Barrel

    Which is better for Barrels; Chrome Moly Steel or stainless steel..I don't really know the difference and was looking for help on picking a new barrel. thanks
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    Rifle components Weight

    I'm looking to build a light weight 600-800 yard rifle for mostly hunting and some fun Tactical shooting. trying to determine the weight range and what to look for. Its gonna be a 6.5 WSM....what should I expect for weights of the different components. trying to be around 10-11lbs Here is what I...
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    R700 7RM 168LRX LOAD DATA

    Anybody have starting load data for 7Rm,168LRX and H4831sc looking to find a all copper load. I'm using 65.5grns of H4831sc with the Berger hunting VLDs.... would it be safe to start around 62 and work up? not sure if there is a difference with the two different bullets? Thanks for any input.
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    Whats a Good Entry Level AR Scope

    looking for help on finding a good 150-250 dollar red dot scope for my ARs....dont have the money to spend on an EOtech now thanks for your help.
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    Really. $2500 for an basic AR

    I Saw this on our local Craigslist--- $2,500bucks for AR's now....this is getting ridiculous! <span style="color: #FF0000"> AR-15 (with tons of extras) - $2500 (La Mesa) Date: 2013-01-02, 9:23AM PST AR15 carbine (Spikes Tactical lower, CMMG upper), built with tons of extras. Tactical rail...
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    Light/Medium Palma vs Rem Varmint/Bull Sporter?

    what is the difference when selecting a barrel between the palma or sporter contours.....is there an advantage? It would be for my new hunting rifle, 6.5wsm Thanks for the info-
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    Necking up or Necking down

    How does this process work... I'm curious how they neck down the 300wsm to 7wsm....or 270wsm to a 6.5wsm are these custom dies or what? I'm assuming the dies are of the parent(300wsm) round than with a series of smaller neck bushings to get desired neck dimension...but not sure...how many...
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    6.5WSM or the 7/300WSM?

    So I'm on to another build and I really want to build a Light Weight deer slayer to 1k....so I narrowed it down to a 7/300wsm and a 6.5wsm......I like them both, but wanted to see if the 6.5 is worth because of the barrel life.... So I kind of want 1K lbs of Energy at 1k yds, I know both of...
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    300/7WSM DIES

    I'm starting this build and wondering a couplet things, and figured I'd ask the experts.. I wanted to do a 7WSM build and I'm leaning toward the longer neck of the 300wsm and necking to a 7mm for a little more neck control. So I'm only a couple years deep into reloading, but never have done any...
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    Gunsmithing 7WSM and 300/7WSM same reamer?

    So I'm looking into the 300/7WSM and the true 7WSM....I realize the true 7wsm should be a little more angle on the shoulder than the 300wsm, but I'm not sure if they are the same reamer? Thanks for your help.
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    Is a 8.5 twist too fast for 140-168' VLD in 7mm?

    Is a 8.5 twist too fast for 140-168' VLD in 7mm? Got a new barrel that is 8.5 twist- headed for heavier 7mm bullets 180-190matrix, etc kind of thinking of changing the build and was wondering if I shoot 140grn bullets through the 8.5 twist, if this wont be a good combo.... thanks for you help.
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    1-8.5 twist too fast for 140-168's ?

    Is a 8.5 twist too fast for 140-168' VLD in 7mm?
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    Wyatts Extended Box and Extended Mag for WSM

    Anybody ever use this to seat the WSM SA rounds to reach the lands? Seems to get an inside lenght of 2.995": http://www.brownells.com/magazines/rifle...-1405-5942.aspx Extended mag to get more than 2rounds(maybe get 5-6?): http://www.brownells.com/magazines/rifle...-prod19711.aspx Doesn't...
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    Gunsmithing 7wsm Reamer and throating for the new 195VLD

    So I'm trying to learn here so sorry if this is a simple answer... I'm on to a new 7wsm build and im trying to guess-to-mate where the new 195VLD hunting Hybrids are going to seat into the lands, so I can make sure I use the right DBM with the guess-to-mate COAL. so it looks like the longest...
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    REM 700 SS SPS 7MM SAUM BARREL CONTOUR ?

    Anybody Know what the standard Barrel contour is on a Rem 700 SS SPS 7 SAUM...got a deal working and it seemed that the barrel was heavier than a stock pencil...thought i would ask. Thanks